Wednesday, July 13, 2011

love plus one




No Italian wedding is complete without a busta bag. In New Jersey, the bridal couple goes from table to table, greeting guests and collecting the cards and money being gifted. I am not fond of the tradition, but…who am I to stop it? And when in Rome…



Supplies needed:

Eyelash yarn (I usually make it either in the bridesmaid’s colors or white) 6 skeins

Size g crochet hook

Ribbon roses



Chain 50, 2 tc, ½ double crochet back 50-2 tc. Repeat for 80 rows.

Fold in half. Single crochet sides to enclose purse. I usually do two rows across the sides and bottom.



For strap: Chain 150, 2 tc, ½ double crochet back 150, 2 tc, continue for about 10 rows. Attach to the inside of purse.



Attach ribbon roses

4 comments:

Unknown said...

I had never heard of a busta bag. I wonder if I can use this during everyday occasions? Imagine how much I could collect. lol

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Karima said...

Never heard of this either, its nice to learn new things! Now following you via google,fb and nb. Saw you on link party. Karima x www.karimascrafts.com

Mindie Hilton said...

Following with GFC:)
Thanks for linking to Bacon Time, crafty and educational, love it.
Hope to see you soon.

Moois van mie said...

I never heard of that busta bag. So I learned something today ;) .